United find themselves 13th in the Premier League table with three points from a possible nine knowing that the next five fixtures may not only shape the rest of their season, but also decide Mourinho's future at the club.

A trip to Burnley is followed by another away tie at Watford, before United return to Old Trafford to face newly promoted Wolves.

Another fixture in London, this time against West Ham, follows, before Rafa Benitez takes his Newcastle side to Manchester.